Be like water – Dr. Elizabeth Cox, ND, LAc https://drsaritaelizabeth.com Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:50:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://drsaritaelizabeth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/favicon-36x36.png Be like water – Dr. Elizabeth Cox, ND, LAc https://drsaritaelizabeth.com 32 32 Water ~ Be like Water https://drsaritaelizabeth.com/water-be-like-water/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=water-be-like-water Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:50:33 +0000 https://drsaritaelizabeth.com/?p=4431 … Continue reading →]]> Be like water.
 
The highest good is like water,
Water is good at benefitting the ten thousand things,
And yet does not contend with them.
It dwells in the places multitudes detest,
Therefore, it is close to the dao.
~ Dao De Jing
 
The water element rules the kidney, adrenals and bladder according to Chinese medicine. 
 
We are elements embodied in bones and flesh and skin.
 
A healthy water type is 
Active yet calm
Courageous yet gentle
Accomplishes a lot without stress
Balances assertive action with self-care
 
 
 
 
Each season invites us to concentrate our healing on supporting and detoxifying specific organs. Water rules winter. Developing habits that optimize our mind, body, spirit each season brings balance and stability. When we seek comfort in external forces like jobs, relationships or economy, we may not cope well when they change. However, when we embrace dynamic lifestyle habits of each season, we learn to relax and even rejoice in the ever-changing seasons of life.
 
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